4. FEDERAL NATURE
Vastness – plural character
FEDRAL x
The term "federalism" is also used to describe a system
of the government in which sovereignty is
constitutionally divided between a central governing
authority and constituent political units (such as states or
provinces).
Union of states
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10. Powers defined in Constitution
Union list
State list
Concurrent list
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11. Introduction - conclusion
To understand the system of governance in india we
should know the systems of governance in both levels
The Union
The State
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27. Legislature - Parliament
Upper house – counsil of states – Rajya Sabha
Lower house – house of people – Lok Sabha
Lower house popular / powerful– so we learn it first
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28. Lok sabha
Popular house
545 total members
530 elected
13 UT
2 Anglo Indians nominated by president
545 - total
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30. Qualification
Citizen of india
Must not be less than 25 years of age
No – office of profit under union or state govt
Mentally sound
Financially solvent
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31. Term of the House
Five year term
However president – dissolve –
Recommentdation – primeminister- no majority –
President can dissolve – when there is no party enjoys
necessary majority (eg – after election or alliance trouble)
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32. Election
Directly elected by the people
Election commision arranges supervises and conducts
Entire nation – divided – constituencies – more or less
based on population
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36. RAJYA SABHA (council of states)
250 members
238 states + UTs
Indirect election
12 members – nominated by the president – special
knowledge or practical field experience – literature –
science – art or social service
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37. Qualifications
Citizen
Must not be less than 30 years of age
Other qualification – prescribed – parliament
Must not be a member of lok sabha
Sound mind – financially solvent
Must note hold any office of profit under govt of India
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38. Term of office
Permanent house – no dissolution
Six years
One third – retire – every two years
Vice president – ex officio chairperson of Rajya sabha
Deputy chairperson elected
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39. Election
Elected by state legislative assemblies
Proportional representation – single transferable vote
Indirect election – not elected by the people directly
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40. Powers and functions of
Parliament
Two houses – bicameral legislature
Main function – laws 4 good governance
Peace, security(NIA) and progress(NREGA)
absolute control – finances of the nation
Union budget
Passes taxes for people
Amend provision of Indian constitution
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49. Powers and functions of
Parliament
Impeachment powers
President of India
Judges of court
Highest constitutional authorities (CAG, ATTORNEY GEN)
Approval of parliament – required – continue an
emergency promulgated by the president.
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